I paid $160 to fly economy with Porter Airlines. In some ways, the flight was so good it felt like business class.
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This 23-year-old woman has gone on 53 cruises thanks to a side hustle and one lucrative hack.
Abby Stacey, best known on YouTube as cruise content creator "The Life of a Cruiser," uses earnings from her videos to go on more vacations at sea.
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I stayed in $300-a-night hotels in Salt Lake City and Park City. One was more luxurious. The other was more convenient.
I stayed in $300-a-night hotels in Salt Lake City and Park City. One felt luxe, the other didn't. Here's why the 2-star difference mattered.
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Take a look inside Air Force Two, the 155-foot custom jet plane vice presidents use to travel the world
Vice President JD Vance flies in a C-32, a customized version of a commercial jetliner featuring a communications center and stateroom.
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I've traveled to 26 countries. My favorite is one I almost didn't visit — and I loved it more than Italy and Greece.
I went to 26 countries in one year as a solo traveler, but Croatia was my favorite. I liked its food, people, and views more than Italy and Greece.
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3 Alaskans explain why they want cruise ship limits — even though their businesses depend on tourism
Three cruise-dependent Juneau businesses say the boom in floating resorts visiting Alaska has strained the city's residents.
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I upgraded to first class on Amtrak. Here are 12 things that surprised me about the $273 trip.
Amtrak's first-class car on the Acela train surprised me with a limited food menu, stiff seats, and a high price, but I appreciated the lounge access.
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I took a yearlong sabbatical when I turned 50. It taught me to prioritize living over making a living.
She felt burned out and needed a break from her job as a social worker. She spent her birthday at a monastery in Nepal.
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I visited 64 countries before the age of 30. Here are 5 I have no plans to return to.
I traveled to 64 countries before the age of 30 but not all were worth the hype. I wouldn't want to visit places like Japan, Greece, or Spain again.
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Forget traveling to the Netherlands. I saw millions of colorful tulips without having to leave the US.
I visited Washington's Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. It was the perfect way to see millions of tulips without having to travel to the Netherlands.
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After growing up in the US and traveling to 90 countries, there was only one place I could see myself living in.
Adam Luehrs loved the food in Southeast Asia, his friends in Turkey, and the culture in Japan, but he found his best life in a small town in Mexico.
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I'm a single mom with 4 sons. For my 50th birthday, I took a solo road trip to rediscover who I was before them.
She became a mom at 21, and her adult life has been focused on raising four sons. Her goal for the road trip was to enjoy some "me time."
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I flew on 2 long-haul flights, one in business and another in economy. The meal service couldn't have been more different.
I took long-haul flights on United Airlines and Air New Zealand and saw how dining can vastly differ between economy and business class.
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I thought traveling solo would always bring me joy. Now, it just feels lonely and meaningless.
In my 20s, solo travel was my passion and a source of joy. Now that I'm older, solo trips feel like a lonely, meaningless escape from reality.
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We thought retiring to Delaware was the right next step. We couldn't have been more wrong.
Patricia Garrison and her husband retired to a community they love in a home that fits their budget, but after three years, they're ready to leave.
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I moved to Thailand to escape burnout. Now, I run a successful business on the island where 'The White Lotus' was filmed.
Whenever she feels tired from her work in real estate, she goes to the beach or to stay on one of Samui's neighboring Thai islands to recharge.
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We planned to use our long layover to explore a new city. It completely backfired, but we'd try it again.
My partner and I were going to use a long layover to explore Istanbul, but we forgot to check visa rules for Americans and got stuck in the airport.
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Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s
Life in the 1920s looked vastly different than our world today. From fashion and music to sports and travel, here's how times have changed.
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The most famous local sandwich from every state
Each state has its own signature sandwich, from grilled cheese to a burger known as the Jucy Lucy.
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After 100 trips to Disney, I tried Dollywood. Many things surprised me about Dolly Parton's Southern theme park.
As a huge fan of Disney World, I was surprised by how much Dolly Parton's theme park, Dollywood, impressed me with its food and attractions.
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My husband and I are Disney fanatics. We are not taking our twin grandchildren until they are 6.
We took my kids when they were young and they don't remember the trip. I'm not taking our grandchildren until they are at least 6.
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Bleak images show snapshots of daily life in the closed world of North Korea
Photos show daily life in remote parts of North Korea and its capital, Pyongyang. Slogans and propaganda are common sights on buildings.
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My trip to Las Vegas to celebrate my 40th birthday was a victory lap, not a midlife crisis
Celebrating my 40th birthday in Las Vegas with friends was so much fun. I found a way to make the trip ideal for my age, wants, and needs.
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See the history of Qantas' famous 'kangaroo route' from Australia to England that once took 12 days but will soon take just hours
Vintage photos chronical the historic Australia-UK route as it evolved from tiny biplanes hopping 31 stops to large jetliners soon flying nonstop.
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At 30, I quit my job and took a gap year in Italy. Now, I'm back in the US and thriving in a new career.
Tricia Patras loved her life in San Francisco but something was missing. At 30, she took a gap year in Italy that transformed her self-confidence.
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The best personal items and underseat bags in 2025
Our picks for the best personal items and underseat bags include backpacks, duffels, and totes that we've tested for portability and functionality.
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I thought I'd find my soulmate during a year of solo travel — but I met him after I came home
I quit my corporate job in New York City to spend a year solo traveling. I tried finding love but didn't meet my soulmate until I got home.
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I was born and raised in Hawaii. Tourists should stop wasting their money on these 8 things.
As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, I tell tourists to avoid spending money on beach toys, cocktails from a resort, and food from chains.
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I worked at Disney World for 2 years. There are 9 things I'd never buy at the parks.
When I worked at Disney World, I found there are things I'd never waste money on at the park, like popcorn buckets, prepackaged candy, and balloons.
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I set out on a 13-day road trip in a van. One of my biggest mistakes was where I parked on my first night.
Business Insider's reporter tried out van life for two weeks. On her first night, she should've found a campsite with phone service.
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Photos show the unique culture of Greenland, the massive ice-covered island Trump wants to acquire
Photos show Greenland's culture, which has both Inuit and Danish influences. Its industry, cuisine, and more are shaped by the weather and history.
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I'm an Air Force veteran who moved to Mexico after living in the US for 42 years. I made the right choice.
Marcia Hylton moved to the US from Jamaica at a young age thinking it'd be her forever home. Years later, it no longer felt like the right fit.
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I never felt at home — until we moved to the Thai island featured in 'White Lotus'
I've built a life in Koh Samui that makes sense. I'm mortgage-free and work because I want to, not because I have to.
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I got a first look at Virgin Atlantic's new luxury LAX Clubhouse. I get why business travelers splurge on the airline's first class.
Virgin Atlantic is opening its newest Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport. Here's an inside look at the bougie interior.
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We stayed at Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort in Oregon for $120 a night. It wasn't all glamorous, but we had a great time.
I planned a trip to Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort in Oregon for my husband's 40th birthday. The lodgings weren't luxurious, but our stay was worth it.
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There are 5 choices I'm really glad I made on my first African safari trip — but one thing I'd skip next time
On my first African safari trip, I'm glad we used a travel agency and took a charter flight to the Serengeti, but I wish we skipped Zanzibar.
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A tourist submarine sank off the Egyptian coast, killing several passengers
The underwater vessel was carrying 45 passengers on a trip to a local coral reef, Russian embassy officials said.
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The most famous restaurant in every state
A scene from "When Harry Met Sally" helped put New York's Katz's Deli on the map. And all over the country, there are equally famous restaurants.
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I went inside the secret airplane rooms where flight attendants and pilots sleep. I'd much rather be a pilot.
While eight flight attendants fit in the hidden rest area on Air New Zealand's Boeing 777s, pilots have amenities like TVs, recliners, and cupholders.
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We lived in Seattle for 12 years. Life looked good on paper, but in reality we were miserable.
Sarah Szczypinski and her husband left Chicago for a high-paying job in Seattle. They had a stunning home and close friends but were unhappy.
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What the boom in 'White Lotus' resorts says about America
More people are spending their PTO time at expensive wellness resorts. It's a sign that Americans are overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed out.
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His boss gave him an alarm clock for his 7-year work anniversary. It became the catalyst for 3 major life changes.
In Beijing, he finally felt at home. Over the next few years, his strong social connections helped him discover and build a new career path.
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I was on a cruise when they told us to turn off all the lights because of pirates. It won't stop me from cruising again.
Lilly Mcginley was on Cunard's Queen Anne during a pirate alert. She said unexpected events like the attack warning give cruises a sense of adventure.
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A Canadian ski resort is offering an 84% discount on ski passes on April 2 — Trump's 'Liberation Day'
A spokesperson for Mount Norquay Ski Resort in Banff denied that the move was a response to Trump's impending tariffs.
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I booked basic economy flights with Delta and United. They felt like 2 completely different classes.
I took two basic economy flights with United Airlines and Delta. The latter was ultimately cheaper, more comfortable, and had more amenities.
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My partner and I have spent the past 3 years traveling to 25 countries. We get to know new versions of each other in each place.
We met three years ago and have traveled to 25 countries. Supporting each other and communicating well are key to living this way.
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I moved from Hawaii to England for love. It started like a fairy tale but didn't have the happy ending I wanted.
I fell in love with a Brit while studying abroad in the United Kingdom. I left the US to be with him on a tourist visa but hated it and we broke up.
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North Korea's tallest building is an abandoned hotel that has never hosted a single guest. Take a closer look at the 'Hotel of Doom.'
At 1,080 feet, North Korea's Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang is one of the tallest unoccupied buildings in the world.
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I've stayed in luxury accommodations all over the world, but sleeping in a safari tent in Tanzania took 5-star service to a new level
After sleeping in canvas tents across Tanzania's Serengeti for a week, I learned exactly what it's like to stay at a five-star property.
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